By Olalekan Ola
The Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Cooperatives and Empowerment, Honourable Durojaye Isaac (SIKOMOLE) has lauded the President, Pro Chancellor and founder of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Deji Adeleke for his selfless service and hearty contribution towards human development as he celebrates his 67th birthday.
Hon. Durojaye made this assertion on Wednesday while congratulating the business Magnate on the occasion of his 67th birthday celebration, and described him as man whose life is worthy of emulation.
Dr. Adedeji Adeleke who is the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited, was born on the 6th of March 1957 in Enugu state and has been described as one of the most successful businessmen in Nigeria. He is the father of Davido, a Nigerian musician and also the elder brother of the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The Special Adviser said Dr. Deji Adeleke is a man who cherishes and keeps to his words, a philanthropist and statesman whose legacies of selfless service are evident in many families, communities, academic institutions, and religious organisations all over the country. He is the man behind the political success made in Osun presently.
According to him, his 67th birthday is a moment of reflection and celebration. The renowned business mogul’s birthday is not just a celebration of his new age but the impacts and accomplishments that defines him.
He lauded Dr. Adeleke’s passionate interest in the growth and development of people, a trait he said is evident in the ease with which he commits his God-given wealth to helping the weak and deprived in the society.
“What I celebrate in Dr. Deji Tajudeen Adeleke is not just his new age but the blessings that he serves in our lives,” Durojaye noted in his message, adding that “Dr. Adeleke’s birthday is a unique opportunity to praise God for the wonderful purpose he serves in our lives; the lives he has impacted positively; and more, how he continues to be a great source of hope to innumerous people to attain greatness.”
“I will forever be greatful to him as one of the beneficiary of his gesture, saying there is scarcity of such a man in political landscape.
“Dr. Deji Adeleke is a man who ticks all the boxes for his family, friends and people to ensure that the poor breath in Osun. The billionaire has brought smiles to the faces of the people in all facets of life.
“For all people, big and small, relative or stranger, David’s father is worth emulating in many things. He remains one of the biggest sponsors of individual and communal progress in Osun and Nigeria. So, he is a blazing fire that lighting the way for others to follow”, Durojaye declared.
“On the occasion of his 67th birthday, I cannot but thank God for his life and the grace to make difference in the lives of people who look up to him”.
The patriarch of the widely respected Adeleke Dynasty is second to non as he has contributed to the growth of the nation’s economy.
“It is my prayer to Almighty God to bless you with good health, energy, and the unending blessings of God so that our people in Osun and humanity as a whole, will continue to enjoy your uncommon kindness and generosity”
Durojaye however called on the younger generations to emulate his legacies where ever they find themselves as he is known to be patriotic to mankind.
Hon. Durojaye Isaac (SIKOMOLE)
Special Adviser to the Governor on
Cooperatives and Empowerment